It's the Flight Suit

The Freedom Institute ^ | May 12 2003 | Dr. Bob Orndoff

[Toespi]

Can you imagine the Dims if W rode into Baghdad on a camel?
How about a parachute landing right smack dab in Freedom Square? Even better, W carrying Private Lynch to safety? We can think of numerous scenarios which would make the jet trip pale in comparison!

[Texagirl4W]

Could you just go back and bury yourself under the rock you slid out of?

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I really hate to see lies like that being perpetuated.

[wjcsux]

The age of the birds he was flying took GUTS to strap on.
I believe the TX ANG was flying F-102's and F-105's at that time. The F-102 was built in the mid 50's and the F-105 was built in the late 50's. I think W flew the 102's. This wasn't an easy bird to fly, even when it was new. It was a fast airplane that was very unforgiving to incompetent pilots.

[Alberta's Child]

You'd think there's no way in hell that a dopey guy like Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien can look "manly," but he can.

There was an incident a few years ago at a public appearance of his, in which a group of demonstrators tried to disrupt the event. One of them even managed to get on the dais where Chretien was speaking, and attempted to assault him.

Chretien must have flashed back to the hockey days of his youth, because he began to administer a thorough beating on the assailant before his security staff intervened and dragged the guy away.

[Texagirl4W]

Your fiancee has excellent taste. You are a fortunate man.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Yes delta wing aircraft have some real nasty low speed habits and stall recovery requires a lot of altitude. They glide like rocks. And land at cruise speed (ha).

[dixiechick2000]

"My fiancee has a major crush on W. Should I be jealous? :-)"

She is attracted to him, and she chose you...you should be flattered! ;o)

[xp38]

His father has already done a parachute jump...although not while President but after his term.

[UB355]

Don't get me wrong, my caption didn't post.

This crap was in today's Milwaukee Journal and is typical of the left's long list of losing editorialists

[Conspiracy Guy]

He did another one during WWII when his plane was shot out from under him. WJC's dad didn't even hang around to raise his son. Some things are genetic.

[ohioWfan]

My fiancee has a major crush on W. Should I be jealous? :-)

My suggestion to you......when you are married to her, treat her exactly the W treats his wife. Behave as he does, with strength, courage, honor physical affection, and fidelity.

You will be loved (and have lots of fun) the rest of your life!

[Fudd]

Yes delta wing aircraft have some real nasty low speed habits and stall recovery requires a lot of altitude. They glide like rocks.

And yet an unmanned F-106 made a "safe" landing - see link to USAF museum.

The aircraft on display (S/N 58-0787) was involved in an unusual incident. During a training mission from Malmstrom AFB on February 2, 1970, it suddenly entered an uncontrollable flat spin forcing the pilot to eject. Unpiloted, the aircraft recovered on its own, apparently due to the balance and configuration changes caused by the ejection, and miraculously made a gentle belly landing in a snow-covered field near Big Sandy, Montana. After minor repairs, the aircraft was returned to service. It last served with the 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron before being brought to the Museum in August 1986.

[CaliforniaOkie]

But not on cool hand George.

Cool hand Geroge, I love it!!!

[Conspiracy Guy]

The 106 was similar to but much better than the 102. Both were used as Intercepters in North American Air Defense. As far as the story you mentioned goes (knew about it). And remember that people have survived a 10,000 ft fall without a parachute, but they never recommend that others try it. Flat spins are seldom recovered from in any plane. Flat spins usually stop upon impact with terra firma.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

We like our men to at least appear to able to protect us.

Absolutely true. I don't care how self-sufficient or strong and capable we see ourselves (speaking very generally here)...we love to feel protected by men.

[Aquamarine]

...he he he

[Bigg Red]

...Bush in ALL his glory. Alas, since he is virtually their sworn enemy...

He is their sworn enemy because he is a REAL MAN and they can't stand real men.

[Bigg Red]

...fiancee has a major crush on W...

Shows she has good taste. Consider it a compliment.

[Bigg Red]

Don't be hard on UB355; look at his post #50